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ITS Device Configuration and Management Certification Prep

This course prepares students for the IT Specialist Device Configuration and Management Certification Exam by building foundational knowledge of hardware, operating systems, and network configurations

Semester course · 48 lessons · 6 units

  • Certification Prep
  • Voyage
  • Semester
  • 6th grade
  • 7th grade
  • 8th grade
  • 9th grade
  • 10th grade
  • 11th grade
  • 12th grade

Course Summary

This course prepares students for the IT Specialist Device Configuration and Management exam by covering the core pillars of system administration. Students will explore physical computer hardware, operating system installations, Windows Registry configurations, and peripheral connections. They will master local and network share permissions, mapped drives, Active Directory domain management, and cloud storage systems. The curriculum also emphasizes defending networks against malware and troubleshooting devices using Task Manager, Event Viewer, and terminal commands like ipconfig, ping, and tracert. Through these interactive lessons, students build the critical, hands-on skills needed to launch a career in IT.

Course Outline

    1. Unboxing the Computer: CPUs, RAM, Motherboards
    2. Graphics, Storage, and Architecture: x86 vs. ARM
    3. Introduction to Operating Systems and Installation
    4. Installing Windows Using Default Settings
    5. Configuring User Account Types and Profiles
    6. Mastering the Windows Desktop Environment
    7. Accessibility Settings: Mouse, Vision, and Audio
    8. Accessibility Settings: Inputs and Alternate Controls

    1. App Installation and User Permissions
    2. Modifying, Repairing, and Removing Applications
    3. Exploring Windows Features and the Microsoft Store
    4. Remote Desktop Connection Principles
    5. Introduction to Windows Copilot and AI OS Settings
    6. Windows Registry
    7. Video and Audio Connections
    8. USB Families and Thunderbolt Connections

    1. Configuring Display and Projection Layouts
    2. Screen Clarity and ClearType Settings
    3. Cloud Services and Cloud Storage Systems
    4. Integrating Microsoft 365 Cloud Apps
    5. Introduction to Disk Management: Partitioning and Formatting
    6. File Systems and Partition Styles
    7. File and Folder Attributes and Transfer Effects
    8. Managing System and Driver Updates

    1. Local File Sharing and NTFS Permissions
    2. Share Permissions vs. Security NTFS Permissions
    3. Mapping Network Drives and Public Folders
    4. Taking Ownership of Files and Folders
    5. Introduction to Active Directory Services
    6. Active Directory Objects: Users, Computers, and Groups
    7. Local Security Policies vs. Domain Group Policies
    8. Backup Strategies and System State Restoration

    1. Windows Defender Firewall and Network Profiles
    2. Authentication Methods and Multifactor Security
    3. Creating Strong Passwords and Authenticator Apps
    4. Malware Threats: Viruses, Worms, Trojans, and Ransomware
    5. Hidden Threats: Adware, Spyware, and Covert Scrapers
    6. Social Engineering: Phishing, Smishing, Vishing, and Spoofing
    7. Physical Attacks and Workspace Security
    8. Responding to Cyberattacks and Configuring Protection

    1. Managing User Account Control (UAC) Behaviors
    2. Core Diagnostic Tools: Task Manager and Event Viewer
    3. Troubleshooting Software Apps and Managing Startup Services
    4. Advanced Startup Settings and Recovery Options
    5. Hardware Troubleshooting and Device Manager
    6. Network and Domain Connections Part 1
    7. Network and Domain Connections Part 2
    8. IT Specialist Exam Test-Taking Strategites

Standard Alignment

State standards documents

Document Standards Grades
National
2022 Skill Struck Standards Alignment + Correlation Guide CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards · 2022 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Alabama
Alabama Course of Study Digital Literacy and CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Alabama Course of Study Digital Literacy and CS Standards K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Arizona
Arizona Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Arizona Computer Science Standards K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Arkansas
Arkansas Computer Science and Computing Standards High School Programming + Skill Struck Alignment Arkansas Computer Science and Computing Standards High School Programming · 2023 9-12
Arkansas Computer Science and Computing Standards Middle School Introduction to Coding Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Arkansas Computer Science and Computing Standards Middle School Introduction to Coding Standards · 2023 6-8
California
California K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment California K-12 CS Standards K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Georgia
Georgia Standards of Excellence for K-8 Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment Georgia Standards of Excellence for K-8 Computer Science K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Idaho
Idaho Content Standards Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment Idaho Content Standards Computer Science · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Illinois
Illinois Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Illinois Computer Science Standards · 2022 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Indiana
Indiana K-12 Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Indiana K-12 Computer Science Standards · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Iowa
Iowa Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Iowa Computer Science Standards K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Kansas
Kansas CS Standards P-12 + Skill Struck Alignment Kansas CS Standards P-12 · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Kentucky
Kentucky Academic Standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment Kentucky Academic Standards for Computer Science · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Maryland
Maryland K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Maryland K-12 CS Standards · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science Standards · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Michigan
Michigan K-12 Standards Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment Michigan K-12 Standards Computer Science · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Mississippi
Mississippi College and Career Readiness standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment Mississippi College and Career Readiness standards for Computer Science · 2022 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Missouri
Missouri K-12 Computer Science Performance Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Missouri K-12 Computer Science Performance Standards · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Nebraska
Nebraska K-12 Technology Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Nebraska K-12 Technology Standards · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Nevada
Nevada Academic Content Standards for CS + Skill Struck Alignment Nevada Academic Content Standards for CS K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Nevada Academic Content Standards for Integrated Technology + Skill Struck Alignment Nevada Academic Content Standards for Integrated Technology K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Nevada Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Nevada Computer Science Standards 9-12
New Jersey
New Jersey Computer Science and Design Thinking Standards + Skill Struck Alignment New Jersey Computer Science and Design Thinking Standards · 2020 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
New York
New York Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards K-12 + Skill Struck Alignment New York Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards K-12 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
North Carolina
North Carolina K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment North Carolina K-12 CS Standards K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Ohio
Ohio's Learning Standards Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment Ohio's Learning Standards Computer Science · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Academic Standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment Oklahoma Academic Standards for Computer Science K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Rhode Island
Rhode Island's K-12 CS Education Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Rhode Island's K-12 CS Education Standards K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
South Carolina
South Carolina Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards + Skill Struck Alignment South Carolina Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8
South Carolina's Computer Science Standards for High School + Skill Struck Alignment South Carolina's Computer Science Standards for High School · 2023 9-12
Tennessee
Tennessee K-12 Computer Science State Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Tennessee K-12 Computer Science State Standards · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Texas
TEKs Skills for CTE + Skill Struck Alignment TEKs Skills for CTE 9-12
TEKs Technology Applications K-8 Standards + Skill Struck Alignment TEKs Technology Applications K-8 Standards K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Utah
Utah 6-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Utah 6-12 CS Standards · 2019 6-8, 9-12
Virginia
Virginia K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Virginia K-12 CS Standards · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Washington
Washington K-12 CS State Learning Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Washington K-12 CS State Learning Standards K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment Wisconsin Standards for Computer Science · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Wyoming
Wyoming Computer Science Content Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Wyoming Computer Science Content Standards · 2020 K-2, 3-5, 6-8